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Geoff Notkin Delivers TEDx Talk at Switzerland’s Institut Le Rosey
On Saturday, November 14, Emmy-winning television host and action scientist Geoff Notkin commanded the stage at Institut Le Rosey, delivering an inspiring TEDx talk to the students, faculty and staff of the prestigious Swiss boarding school, along with students of Aiglon College, other prominent... - December 05, 2015 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Private Memoir Highlights the Importance of Emotional Health
Alexis Nicole White is one of thousands of millennials graduating from college in 2008. She is unemployed and inexperienced; trying to figure out what’s next. But with the opportunity to relocate to Atlanta, she is off to fulfill her dreams. - December 05, 2015 - Alexis Nicole White
Milton Joseph Batson Shares Words of Life and Love in New Book
Dog Ear Publishing reviews a new volume of poetry and essays that aims to shine some light in a world that’s increasingly dark, sharing the writer’s story of personal growth. - December 04, 2015 - Dog Ear Publishing
Jean Sage’s New Book Shares Life’s Patterns and Influences on Earthly Journey
Dog Ear Publishing reviews an extraordinary new memoir that reveals the author’s deepest thoughts about her life and how she arrived at her current destination. - December 03, 2015 - Dog Ear Publishing
What is Making the Hollywood Christmas Parade the Biggest Holiday Parade in the World?
One local Hollywood company, Author Services, Inc., has found it very rewarding working with like-minded community members to help grow the parade with the objective of making it the biggest Holiday Parade in the world. - December 02, 2015 - Galaxy Press
Sheri Lynn Francis Releases First Novel Starring Immortal Hero
Dog Ear Publishing reviews a classic tale of an innocent who turns to the dark side, only to hope that he can return to the light. - December 02, 2015 - Dog Ear Publishing
D.B. GaNung’s New Book Portrays His Reflections on Human Situation
Time spent on long voyages around the world allowed D.B. GaNung to ponder the meaning of life, human situations, motivations, and the development of the soul. He shares his insights in a new book released by Dog Ear Publishing. - December 02, 2015 - Dog Ear Publishing
Holiday Offers New Look at Santa Claus
In 1823, the Troy Sentinel published “A Night Before Christmas” by New Yorker Clement Clark Moore, giving America its first glimpse at today’s modern imagination of Jolly Ole St. Nick. One-hundred and fifty years later, another New York author, James H. Dobkowski, has taken this... - December 02, 2015 - James H. Dobkowski
Thought Provoking Fiction Confronts Issues of Technology and the Power to Change the Past
In Search of Sarah – A Time Traveler’s Quandary by Craig Thomas Blake WingSpan Press 2015 Craig Thomas Blake’s novel "In Search of Sarah" poses the question: if you had the power to change the past, would you? Should you? Scott McGregor, a researcher in cutting-edge... - December 02, 2015 - WingSpan Publishing Inc
Lantia Named 2015 Red Herring Top 100 Europe Winner
Lantia, a leading provider of innovative publishing solutions, was chosen as a 2015 Red Herring Europe winner. Lantia’s solutions include the Pentian crowdfunding platform, the world’s first crowdfunding solution that aligns authors and supporters in a mutually beneficial relationship,... - December 01, 2015 - Pentian
A Record Attendance at 84th Anniversary of the Hollywood Christmas Parade That Included Captain Tom Bristol from L. Ron Hubbard’s “Under the Black Ensign”
The 84th anniversary of the Hollywood Christmas Parade is rapidly becoming the largest Christmas Parade in the world and included the 5-story tall Captain Tom Bristol from "Under the Black Ensign" by L. Ron Hubbard. - December 01, 2015 - Galaxy Press
Rick Ley Treats Readers to Swashbuckling, Modern-Day Pirate Tale in New Novel
A group of old college friends, Haitian Voodoo and a legendary pirate captain from the 1700s are featured in this modern-day adventure tale. Dog Ear Publishing reviews “Jolie Rouge,” which blends historical fiction and intrigue into a story for the ages, throwing in a little history along the way. - December 01, 2015 - Dog Ear Publishing
Vertoscope - the Anthology of Villains
A brand new comics anthology exploring the psychology of Villians in sixteen gorgeous original stories. - December 01, 2015 - VERTOSCOPE
Starshow Publications Introduces a New Young Adult Thriller Entitled "The Boy in the Bin." Author Charles W. Massie Has Added This New Book to His Already Popular Series.
Raphael isn't well liked. He is an intelligent boy, quick witted and never at a loss for words. But Raphael came into life with a cleft palate; a hare-lip. He is a young boy, constantly teased by others. - November 30, 2015 - Starshow Publications
"Secondary Impact" (a Dr. Danny Tilson Novel) by Barbara Ebel, M.D.
"Secondary Impact," the fourth Dr. Danny Tilson novel, makes its much anticipated debut and provides yet another impeccable medical fiction story by Barbara Ebel, a seasoned physician author. - November 30, 2015 - Barbara Ebel MD author
Lance LoRusso to be Signing Christian Thriller "Peacemaking" on December 3rd at Kouzina Christos
All Profits Benefit Hunting for Heroes. - November 29, 2015 - Lance LoRusso Books
"Destiel" by Jordyn Burlot Now Available for Pre-Order
"Destiel", the eagerly anticipated debut novel by Jordyn Burlot, will be available for pre-order through major retailers worldwide over the Thanksgiving break, has been announced. Copyhouse Press Ltd of London, the book's publisher, is pleased to confirm that demand is high and the... - November 28, 2015 - Copyhouse Press Ltd
Six Videos Showing the Viewpoint Vista Stops Along the South Rim Trail of the Grand Canyon, Just Released
Author Frederick Fichman has just released six new recently shot videos showing the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon from vista points along Desert View Drive at the South Rim. - November 28, 2015 - Frederick Fichman
From Cedar Grove Books: Draculiza Flies Into Bookstores
Draculiza wishes she could be a princess in one of the fairy tales her mother reads to her at bedtime. She dreams of castles and courts and crowns each night. Alas, she’s from Transylvania and that kind of throws a monkey wrench into her plans. But that doesn’t stop our feisty little vampire. Along with her top advisor, her pet bat Spike, she finds a clever way to break into the fairy tale world and turn it upside down! - November 27, 2015 - Cedar Grove Books
Dr. Temple Grandin is Having a Great Thanksgiving. Two of Her Books Just Earned 2015 Academics’ Choice Awards!
Dr. Temple Grandin, the subject of the award winning HBO biopic, Temple Grandin, and the recipient of Time magazine’s 2010 “100 Most Influential People” issue is having another great week. Two of her books just won 2015 Academics' Choice Awards! - November 26, 2015 - Sensory Focus
"Blue Blue Sea Finds His Cape" Added to Collection
The Marysville, KS, Elementary Library will put "Blue Blue Sea Finds His Cape" in their collection. - November 26, 2015 - Shoo-fly Publications
Tony Brooks Releases "First of All" Celebrating the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry Exhibition
Author Tony Brooks (http://amzn.to/1I3AzXo) has timed the re-release of his cherished biographical novel about Catherine Helen Spence, "First of All" (http://bit.ly/1OYHrrx), to coincide with the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry Exhibition (www.scottishdiasporatapestry.org), a celebration of... - November 26, 2015 - Xynobooks
How California Became the Center of the Stem Cell Universe - And Why That Matters to You
When Don Reed's son Roman was paralyzed in a college football game, the two began a 21 year quest for cure-- not just for paralysis, but for all forms of "incurable" disease. Joining with Bob Klein, father of a diabetic son, the Reeds helped pass Proposition 71, the California Stem Cells for Research and Cures Act. What happened next was a quiet triumph, step-by-step progress toward the cure of diseases which have plagued mankind for millennia. - November 25, 2015 - Americans for Cures Foundation
North Pole Stories New Christmas Picture Book Shows Santa Claus as Never Before
Introducing the first Christmas picture book that shows Santa's "other life," after his holiday work is done. Written by a former Weekly Reader company editor, it's a unique gift for kids or grandkids, aged preschool to 7. - November 25, 2015 - North Pole Stories
MPS: Managed Print Services Second Edition; the New Book by Tab Edwards Now Available
Water Group Consultant and business process expert Tab Edwards releases the Second Edition of his bestselling book "MPS: Managed Print Services." - November 24, 2015 - Water Group LLC
"The Answer To Cancer: A Simple Solution For the Western Condition": New Book to be Released for Christmas. Possible Cure for Christmas?
"The Answer To Cancer: A Simple Solution For the Western Condition" is a Christmas 2015 release detailing the cause and potential treatment for cancer and autoimmune disorders. Cancer cure could be possible for Christmas and beyond. The system described in the book demonstrates an attempt to boost autoimmune function in the body by reconciling a toxic gas components found in all sickness. Remediation of toxic gas in the body naturally ushers in oxygen and nutrition, thus killing anaerobes. - November 23, 2015 - TheBrainCan.com
Debut Short Story Collection "Strange Matters" by Bret Allen Promises to Reinvigorate Fantasy
"Strange Matters," the debut fantasy and myth collection by Bret Allen, is now available in print and ebook formats. Twenty tales and poems aimed at putting new twists on fantasy tales, both classic and modern, with praise earned from Neil Gaiman. - November 23, 2015 - Bret Allen: Doing Words
"Draculiza" Flies Into Bookstores
A young vampire girl wishes to be a fairy princess. Having an imagination and wishing on that has always been something everyone does. Draculiza is no different. Her problem, though, is she wants to be a fairy princess; however as fate would have it that's a bit of impossible because she's a... - November 21, 2015 - Cedar Grove Publishing
Journey to the Other Side of the Cosmos with Max and Friends to Rescue Santa from the Clutches of an Evil Wizard. Max Saves Christmas is Available Now.
Max Saves Christmas is a new children's book release by Max P. Productions. It is a heartrending, nail biting, captivating story about a dog and his wild friends who are sent on a quest to rescue Santa from the clutches of an evil wizard. - November 21, 2015 - Max P. Productions
New Children's Picture Book with Stunning Artwork Explores the World of a Hopi Indian Girl
Newly released picture book about a Hopi (pronounced: hope-ee) Indian girl takes readers through many metaphorical doors to explore the different aspects that make each our lives: family, friendship, culture, education, creativity, and nature. TALASI... A Story of Tenderness and Love exposes... - November 21, 2015 - Halo Publishing International
A Novel of Heartbreak and Redemption from James Lewis Martin
Wingspan Press is proud to announce the release of James Lewis Martin’s latest novel, Whistling Women. It is the story of Molly Slaughter, mother of six, who has just been diagnosed with cancer. Trapped in an abusive marriage, Molly withholds the news from her husband, and instead spends the... - November 20, 2015 - WingSpan Publishing Inc
Class Act Books Releases Last Entry in Paranormal Series
This month, Class Act Books released the final entry in the award-winning paranormal series, "The Second Species." The series about the aventurieri, a group of people believed to be the origin of the vampire myth, a "second species" of Mankind, centers around Marek Strigoi's... - November 20, 2015 - Class Act Books
Reader's Favorite Recognizes "Eye of the Storm" in Its 2015 International Book Award Contest
The 2015 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries. - November 20, 2015 - Elle Klass
Author Tom Ruffles Announces New Book, "Busy Foot Bingtoot (And The Maladies)"
Author Tom Ruffles announces the availability of his new book, "Busy Foot Bingtoot (And The Maladies)." Overview of the book: "We All Have One In Our Family - This Family Has Them All. Security officer Ruffles is hiding in the garage. He was writing a romantic fairy tale when the... - November 19, 2015 - Tom Ruffles
Man of a Thousand Voices, Jim Meskimen, and Internationally Acclaimed Musician, David Campbell, to Perform One Night Only, November 21, at the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre
Special performance with all proceeds benefitting Hollywood Arts Council Project SOAR. For family friendly things to do in Los Angeles, attend a live theater production of the spectrally chilling fantasy, “The Devil’s Rescue” by L. Ron Hubbard. - November 19, 2015 - Galaxy Press
New Book Release – Fiction: Thriller "Waterkill" Weaves Nanoscience and Cult Religious Terrorism Into a Major Threat to Western Civilization
An Action Packed Cerebral Thriller that Spans Three Continents, “Waterkill” is the second book in the Dave Henson Series. - November 19, 2015 - DIY HomeAdditionPlus.com
Powder Springs’ Book Worm Bookstore Hosts Local Authors for an Afternoon with "The Book Widows"
The Book Widows are appearing across the Atlanta metropolitan area this fall to talk about men, women, and books. - November 18, 2015 - Rona Simmons
New on Amazon.com - Ground Breaking Book: "Flower Power - Redefining the Paradigm of Patient Care," Author, Susan C. Dewey RRT
Health Care systems and facilities are failing across the nation. Their leadership are disconnected from the reality that patient care comes first and patient satisfaction is a byproduct of doing it right. Today is the day our leaders in health care need to listen and understand the key to finding success, or they will continue to fail. - November 17, 2015 - Susan C. Dewey
Classic Christianity Reveals Plans for Children's Series
Well-known for their Christian devotional "A Year of Timeless Devotions," Classic Christianity today revealed plans for an extensive series of illustrated children's devotional storybooks. "Around Home," the first in the "At Papa's Knee" series of devotionals, releases today. - November 17, 2015 - Classic Christianity
New Children's Book, "Sneaky Pete" Has Launched! Author Arlene Lagos to Hold Book Signing at Annual Bayberry Craft Fair at St. Thomas in Millis, MA
Local Author, Arlene Lagos has recently launched, "Sneaky Pete", a middle-grade fiction novel, which is also the second children's book in the Circle Series. Lagos will be holding an upcoming book signing during the Annual Bayberry Craft Fair on Saturday, December 5th from 9am-4pm at the... - November 17, 2015 - Author Arlene Lagos
New Book by Rebekah Phelps Helps Readers Soar with new Sense of Faith
A young eagle learns an important lesson when she discovers she’s different. Dog Ear Publishing reviews this contemporary parable that points out the importance of faith and knowing one’s place in the world. - November 17, 2015 - Dog Ear Publishing
"Destiel," the Debut Novel by Jordyn Burlot, to be Released by Copyhouse Press
Copyhouse Press is pleased to announce the upcoming release of "Destiel," the debut novel by romance author Jordyn Burlot. "Destiel" is scheduled for worldwide release in paperback format on December 1st, 2015. Jamie Jones, Head of Marketing at Copyhouse Press said today that... - November 15, 2015 - Copyhouse Press Ltd
Pawan Mishra’s Novel, "Coinman: An Untold Conspiracy" is a Humorous Account of a Unique Robbery
Lune Spark L.L.C. is thrilled to announce the release of "Coinman: An Untold Conspiracy," the debut novel of Pawan Mishra. - November 14, 2015 - Lune Spark LLC
International Best-Selling Book Focuses on Empowering Women and Girls
Following its international launch the book "The ATHENA Prodigies: Empowering Women Empowering Girls" has achieved international best-selling status and nabbed both the #1 New Release and #1 Best Seller position for Teen Health on Amazon.com. - November 14, 2015 - Danielle Joworski
ExecVisa International Launched a New Ebook on How You Go About Obtaining Many Types of Visas for USA
New Ebook reveals 8 ways to work or do business legally in USA and 6 ways to stay in USA permanently - Green Card eligibility unfamiliar to immigrants. - November 14, 2015 - ExecVisa
Courageous Teens Take on Smuggling Ring in Madalyn Kinsey’s New Book
A plucky girl from the suburbs tackles adventure of another kind when she returns to her cousins’ Indiana farm. Dog Ear Publishing reviews “The Mystery of Gatewood Airport: A Vanessa Mystery,” the latest book by Madalyn Kinsey. - November 14, 2015 - Dog Ear Publishing
Front Edge Publishing Launches "Harnessing the Power of Tension"
Our world is full of tension, it's all over the headlines. Maybe we need more tension? Front Edge Publishing is announcing "Harnessing The Power of Tension" by Brenda Naomi Rosenberg and Samia Moustapha Bahsoun. - November 13, 2015 - Front Edge Publishing
New Novel by Jewel Thomas Shares Incredible Family Saga
Dog Ear Publishing releases a new book by Jewel Thomas in which George Pounds, a young mulatto born to sharecroppers, and his wife, Cora, a girl born to slaves, start a family that spans the events of the 20th century. Their story is told in a new book by Jewel Thomas that Dog Ear Publishing reviews. - November 13, 2015 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Fiction Release by Paul Watterworth, Thrilling Tale of Survivors of Lethal Global Virus
Dog Ear Publishing proudly releases a new book by Paul Watterworth. “Help-Our-Planet-Earth” is a gripping story of an all-too-realistic scenario in which a huge portion of the Earth’s residents succumb to horrifying illness. - November 13, 2015 - Dog Ear Publishing
L. Ron Hubbard’s Fantastical Tale—"Typewriter in the Sky"—Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary
Galaxy Press announces the 75th anniversary of L. Ron Hubbard’s "Typewriter in the Sky," which was originally published as fantasy fiction in the November-December 1940 editions of Unknown Magazine. - November 12, 2015 - Galaxy Press